EB Studio There is a misconception that prioritising profits means placing sustainability in the backseat. However, it is becoming clearer that both profitability and sustainability can coexist within any business – so long as company leaders clearly define their corporate purpose, take actionable steps to achieve their goals, and set the right tone from the top.

The ESG issues arising from renewable energy must be fixed to ensure that mistakes of the past are not repeated in the future, says Saksham Nijhawan of Forum for the Future.

An investigation by Reuters tracked shoes donated for recycling in Singapore to Indonesia where they were being re-sold in flea markets. A sub-contractor was blamed. Critics say the exposé could undermine the faith Singaporeans have in the city-state's recycling system.

Yien Li Yap has moved on from Olio after a restructure shifted responsibility for international markets to the UK, and has joined food services firm Food+ by Compass.